Emilie Dequenne, a popular actress, has sadly passed away aged 43.

Dequenne, an acclaimed Belgian actress, passed away following a battle with a rare form of cancer.

The actress, known for her roles in BBC’s The Missing and the Cannes-winning film Rosetta, died on Sunday in a hospital just outside of Paris, her family and agent confirmed, per the Daily Mail.

In October 2023, Dequenne publicly revealed that she had been diagnosed with adrenocortical carcinoma, a rare and aggressive cancer of the adrenal gland.

Despite the devastating diagnosis, she fought with resilience, and in April 2024, she shared an uplifting health update: "I was close to forgetting because I was leaving the hospital today after 13 days... What a tough battle," she wrote on social media.

Her announcement that she was in complete remission gave fans hope that she was on the road to recovery.

She even spoke about her determination to return to her career and embrace life once again.

But tragically, her health took a turn for the worse when the cancer relapsed later that year.

On December 1, 2024, Dequenne acknowledged her deteriorating condition during an interview on French television show TF1, saying: "I know I will not live as long as planned."

Born on August 29, 1981, in Belgium, Dequenne’s career skyrocketed in 1999 when she starred in the Dardenne brothers’ film Rosetta.

Her powerful performance earned her the Best Actress award at the Cannes Film Festival - a role that cemented her as a rising star in European cinema.

Over the years, she showcased her versatility in a range of films, including Brotherhood of the Wolf (2001, directed by Christophe Gans), A Housekeeper (2002, directed by Claude Berri), The Very Merry Widows (2003, directed by Catherine Corsini), The Girl on the Train (2009), and Our Children (2012, which won her the Un Certain Regard award at Cannes).

She also attended the 2010 Cannes Film Festival for the Special Screening of Franck Richard’s The Pack.

In 2024, she returned to Cannes to celebrate the 25th anniversary of her Rosetta victory and to promote her final film, Survive, an English-language disaster movie.

In what would become her final role, Dequenne starred in Survive, a dystopian drama centered on a mother protecting her family.

Shockingly, she later revealed that she had no idea she was sick while filming.

Speaking to The Action, she reflected on how being a mother shaped her approach to the film: "I can't explain, but when you became a mother, it's like your strength and your power and your braveness completely changed. And you see life through another vision.

"And that's what completely attracted me when I read the script, is that for me, it was really realistic, actually despite the fact that, of course, it's dystopic and I love that."

Dequenne also spoke about the bond she formed with the child actors on set, describing how they became a real family off-screen: "We had dinner together. When we came back, we were in the same car to go to the set. We were together, always together.

"And I still got them on the phone. Lisa, who plays my daughter, she's become a very good friend to my daughter. Sometimes she comes home, she sleeps over, and we spend time together."

She is survived by her husband, Michel Ferracci, and her daughter.

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Olivia Hussey, the actress who gained international fame as Juliet in Franco Zeffirelli's 1968 film adaptation of Romeo and Juliet, passed away on December 27, 2024, at the age of 73.

She died peacefully at her home in Burbank, California, surrounded by her loved ones, per BBC News.

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Born Olivia Osuna on April 17, 1951, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, she moved to London with her mother at the age of seven.

There, she pursued her passion for acting, studying at the Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts. Her talent was evident early on, leading to her casting as Juliet at just 15 years old.

Her performance earned her a Golden Globe Award for New Star of the Year and a David di Donatello Award, catapulting her to international stardom.

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Following her success in Romeo and Juliet, Hussey took on a variety of roles that showcased her versatility. She portrayed Mary, the mother of Jesus, in the 1977 miniseries Jesus of Nazareth, also directed by Zeffirelli. In 1974, she starred as Jess Bradford in the cult classic horror film Black Christmas, a role that contributed to her reputation as a "scream queen."

Her other notable works include Death on the Nile (1978), Psycho IV: The Beginning (1990), and the miniseries adaptation of Stephen King's It (1990). Later in her career, she lent her voice to several Star Wars video games, including Star Wars: Rogue Squadron (1998) and Star Wars: The Old Republic (2011).

Hussey's personal life was marked by her relationships and family. She was married three times: first to Dean Paul Martin, son of entertainer Dean Martin, with whom she had a son, Alexander; then to Japanese singer Akira Fuse, with whom she had a son, Maximillian; and later to American musician David Glen Eisley, with whom she had a daughter, actress India Eisley.

In 2008, Hussey was diagnosed with breast cancer and underwent a double mastectomy. After nearly a decade in remission, the cancer returned in 2017, leading to further treatment. Despite her health challenges, she remained resilient and continued to engage with her fans and the acting community.

Her family released a statement expressing their grief and celebrating her legacy (via People): "Olivia was a remarkable person whose warmth, wisdom, and pure kindness touched the lives of all who knew her." They added, "As we grieve this immense loss, we also celebrate Olivia's enduring impact on our lives and ... ."

Olivia Hussey leaves behind a rich legacy in film and television, remembered for her passionate performances and dedication to her craft. She is survived by her three children, Alexander, Maximillian, and India; her husband of 35 years, David Glen Eisley; and her grandson, Greyson.

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Legendary actress Betty White has sadly passed away aged 99.

The Golden Girls star - whose career spanned over eight decades - died at home less than three weeks before her 100th birthday.

Her agent and close friend Jeff Witjas told People magazine: "Even though Betty was about to be 100, I thought she would live forever.

"I will miss her terribly and so will the animal world that she loved so much. I don't think Betty ever feared passing because she always wanted to be with her most beloved husband Allen Ludden. She believed she would be with him again."

White had Emmy-winning roles on television sitcoms The Golden Girls and The Mary Tyler Moore Show. She was still starring in a TV sitcom, Hot in Cleveland, at age 92 until it was canceled in late 2014.

White, who was born in Oak Park, Illinois, in 1922, started her entertainment career in radio in the late 1930s. She made her TV debut singing on an experimental channel in Los Angeles in 1939.

Through the 1960s and early '70s White was seen regularly on television, hosting coverage of the annual Tournament of Rose Parade and appearing on game shows such as Match Game and Password.

She married Password host Allen Ludden, her third and final husband, in 1963.

White reached new levels of fame on The Mary Tyler Moore Show, playing the host of a home-making television show Sue Ann Nivens.

White won best-supporting actress Emmys for the role in 1975 and 1976. She won another Emmy in 1986 for The Golden Girls.

White also was nominated for an Emmy six other times for her portrayal of the widowed Rose Nylund, which ran from 1985 to 1992 and was one of the top-rated series of its time.

Her death comes just days after she spoke about the secret to her long and healthy life, joking that one of her tips is to "avoid anything green" in her diet.

White reflected on her longevity and health in an interview with People, revealing that she feels "so lucky to be in such good health and feel so good at this age".

According to White, one of her secrets pertains to her diet, with the actor telling the outlet: "I try to avoid anything green. I think it’s working."

This is not the first time White has shared insight into her eating habits, as she previously told Parade Magazine that she loves vodka and hot dogs, "probably in that order".

"Accentuate the positive, not the negative. It sounds so trite, but a lot of people will pick out something to complain about, rather than say, 'Hey, that was great!' It's not hard to find great stuff if you look," she said at the time.

White, who had been acting since high school, also credited being ​"born a cockeyed optimist" for her ability to "always find the positive".

"I got it from my mom, and that never changed. I always find the positive," she revealed.

White had been in the public eye for a large part of the last 10 decades, however, recently she enjoyed a "quiet life" at home in Los Angeles.

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Legendary actress Dame Diana Rigg has died at the age of 82, her family has confirmed.

Per BBC News, in a statement released on Thursday (September 10), her agent addressed her fans, saying:

"She died peacefully early this morning.

"She was at home with her family who have asked for privacy at this difficult time."

Rigg is best known by modern audiences for her role as Olenna Tyrell in Game of Thrones, but also became a household name as Emma Peel in the TV series The Avengers and as James Bond's wife Countess Teresa di Vicenzo in the film On Her Majesty's Secret Service.

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Last year, Rigg revealed to the BBC about how much she adored her role as the sharp-tongued Tyrell in the hit HBO show Game of Thrones, saying:

"I love playing bad [characters]. They are so much more interesting than good.

"There are some actors who don't like to play bad; they like to be liked. I love to be disliked. Olenna had the best lines."

Back in the Queen's 1994 Birthday Honours, Rigg was made a dame for her services to drama.

Over her prolific career, Rigg became a nine-time Emmy-nominated actress - winning only once for her role as Mrs Danvers in Rebecca in 1997. She also won a prestigious Tony Award for Best Actress for her stage role as Medea in the play of the same name.

Our thoughts are with Dame Diana Rigg's family, friends, and fans at this time.

Jane Powell, the legendary actor who shot to fame in Hollywood's Golden Age, has died aged 92.

As reported by The Independent, the sad news was confirmed by the star's longtime friend, Susan Granger. Powell reportedly died on Thursday, September 16, at her home in Wilton, Connecticut.

Her cause of death is said to be natural causes.

Speaking to Deadline, Granger said that Powell died peacefully in the house she shared for many years with her late husband and fellow actor Dick Moore. Moore passed away in 2015.

Powell - born Suzanne Lorraine Burce - rose to fame during the 1940s, starring in classic MGM movies and musicals.

According to her 1988 book, The Girl Next Door... And How She Grew, Powell's talent for singing had been spotted by her neighbors while she was living in Banbury Cross, Portland, as a child. Her neighbors would encourage Powell, and even pooled their money together to pay for singing lessons for the future star.

At the age of 15, she starred in her first movie, Song of the Open Road (1944), in which, MGM assigned her the character name of 'Jane Powell'. She later adopted the name as her stage name.

Just a year later, she would sing 'Because' at the wedding of stars Esther Williams and Ben Gage.

By the end of the decade, she had starred in the MGM movies Delightfully Dangerous, Holiday in Mexico, Three Daring Daughters, A Date with Judy, and Luxury Liner. She even sang 'Buttons and Bows' at the Inaugural Ball of President Harry S. Truman.

In 1951, she starred alongside Fred Astaire and Peter Lawford in the beloved musical comedy Royal Wedding. Then, in 1954, Powell starred in perhaps the most high-profile role: Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, as Milly Pontipee.

She followed this up with another successful appearance opposite Tony Martin in 1955's Hit The Deck.

Powell's final credited TV role came in 2002, in which she played a nursing home resident suffering from elder abusein Law and Order: SVU.

The legendary star is survived by her children, Geary Anthony Steffen III, Suzanne Steffen, and Lindsay Cavalli, and granddaughters Skye Cavalli and Tia Cavalli.

Our thoughts are with Powell's family, friends, and fans at this time.

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